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does that leave the u.s. and a good position or bad position? >> i think it is in a good position in that it puts us ready to move in different ways in very different environments. syria is not egypt, is not libya, its relationships in the immediate region, its assertion, all of these are issues that have to be weighed carefully when we assess diplomacy towards syria. >> thank you for your was in sight. >> thank you. >>> there have been more anti- government demonstrations in several major cities, this time around yemen. hundreds of thousands turned out, accusing the government of complicity in an explosion at an ammunitions factory on monday that left 150 people dead. >>> in the ivory coast, forces loyal to the internationally recognized president have captured at cities ivory coast main city. it remains largely in the hands of laurent gbagbo, who has refused to step down. >>> former u.s. president jimmy carter has visited alan gross, who was imprisoned and earlier this month for illegally providing internet access to cuban citizens. mr. carter
does that leave the u.s. and a good position or bad position? >> i think it is in a good position in that it puts us ready to move in different ways in very different environments. syria is not egypt, is not libya, its relationships in the immediate region, its assertion, all of these are issues that have to be weighed carefully when we assess diplomacy towards syria. >> thank you for your was in sight. >> thank you. >>> there have been more anti- government...
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. >> i have approved the use of u.s. military aircraft to help move egyptians who have fled to the tunisian border to get back home to egypt. >> still the keep coming out of libya. 200,000 have crossed into egypt and niger. we follow one group who got lucky. welcome to th"bbc world news". coming up later. the egyptian prime minister has resigned. agents ruling military council has appointed a former transport minister. britain opens of classified papers to reveal extra terrestrial goings on. two forces loyal to colonel gaddafi are clashing. there have been fresh attacks on the airport. in the more than two weeks since the start of the uprising, the u.n. estimates up to 1000 people may have been killed. the international criminal court has announced an investigation into allegations of crimes against humanity committed by colonel gaddafi and his inner circle. our first report is from john simpson. from eastern libya. after yesterday's victorious battle, the rebel volunteers flocked into the the the city who were -- and we
. >> i have approved the use of u.s. military aircraft to help move egyptians who have fled to the tunisian border to get back home to egypt. >> still the keep coming out of libya. 200,000 have crossed into egypt and niger. we follow one group who got lucky. welcome to th"bbc world news". coming up later. the egyptian prime minister has resigned. agents ruling military council has appointed a former transport minister. britain opens of classified papers to reveal extra...
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the u.s. stepped up their military campaign overnight firing more than 20 tomahawk cruise missiles at a weapons site at a storage facility in tripoli. >> for two days they've race -- they've raced back and forth. organized and supplies, their gains have proved agile while air strikes gave them confidence. their poeten as i is there even though they have lack of weapons. >> it's fair to say if we wanted to get weapons in libya, we probably could. we are looking at all our options at this point. >> in london a cavel kade of more than 40 countries met and planned what a post gaddafi libya might look like. some wondered if gaddafi could be persuaded into exile. but they are looking at upholding the resolution. >> the arms embargo applies to the whole of libya, though they might allow equipment to be given to people purely to defend themselves in a limited way. but we have not taken decision to do that. >> as gaddafi supporters celebrated yesterday's advances, this conflict is looking more finely b
the u.s. stepped up their military campaign overnight firing more than 20 tomahawk cruise missiles at a weapons site at a storage facility in tripoli. >> for two days they've race -- they've raced back and forth. organized and supplies, their gains have proved agile while air strikes gave them confidence. their poeten as i is there even though they have lack of weapons. >> it's fair to say if we wanted to get weapons in libya, we probably could. we are looking at all our options at...
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two u.s. airmen on a bus in frankfurt. hello. it was the day that gaddafi loyalists seemed to be fighting back against the libyan uprisings in earnest, but now, the libyan leader's opponents look to be back in control. they bit off an attack by the libyan army unit with vastly superior weaponry, but at one point, they did have the upper hand. medics say at least 14 people died in the fighting. "bbc world news" editor reports from nearby. >> news on the attack reached us in the early morning. defenders started preparing for the possibility that colonel gaddafi's forces would roll straight on and try to capture this place. they were excited and nervous. defenders here have a few ancient russian tanks which they rolled out. older and less effective than the tanks the gaddafi forces are apparently using. many of the volunteers here are deserters from colonel gaddafi's army. their position could be particularly dangerous. but the mood is defiant. >> we have decided there is only one way for us to g
two u.s. airmen on a bus in frankfurt. hello. it was the day that gaddafi loyalists seemed to be fighting back against the libyan uprisings in earnest, but now, the libyan leader's opponents look to be back in control. they bit off an attack by the libyan army unit with vastly superior weaponry, but at one point, they did have the upper hand. medics say at least 14 people died in the fighting. "bbc world news" editor reports from nearby. >> news on the attack reached us in the...
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so is a turkey. >> professor, thank you. >> a u.s. congressman has begun hearings the capitol hill to the extent of radicalization among american muslims. congressman peter king believes during american citizens to commit a tax is part of al qaeda's strategy. he encourages what is called moderate leadership of his critics say he is presiding over a witch hunt. life for america's muslim changed dramatically after the events of 9/11. from the debris rose a climate of fear. this critical voices grew when plans to build an islamic center in moscow close to ground zero were announced. angry demonstrators felt it in seoul that the memories of those who died in the twin towers -- those angry demonstrators felt it insulted the memories of those who died in the twin towers. but the group says the lack of tolerance will isolate them within american society. the debate moved away from ground zero and not to capitol hill. the new york congressman peter king, a republican and chairman of the homeland security committee, has initiated hearings on r
so is a turkey. >> professor, thank you. >> a u.s. congressman has begun hearings the capitol hill to the extent of radicalization among american muslims. congressman peter king believes during american citizens to commit a tax is part of al qaeda's strategy. he encourages what is called moderate leadership of his critics say he is presiding over a witch hunt. life for america's muslim changed dramatically after the events of 9/11. from the debris rose a climate of fear. this...
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the u.s. is making it increasingly clear that having been in the lead of the libyan mission, it wants to step back now. the latest reports from the rebel-held town talk of pro gaddafi snipers filing at the hospital. -- firing at the hospital. >> please, please bomb his forces until they stop. i have to be impartial because i am a medical person, but five, six consecutive days that have been killing with tanks and artillery, bombing us. please stop him. >> other residents say they have attacked their base. the rebels remain for now force of on certain potential, but it is clear the situation is increasingly turning into a test of the coalition possibility to influence events on the ground. -- the coalition's ability to influence events on the ground. >> with me now it is ben brown. there has been much activity around you today? >> the rebels are still trying to push west, about an hour-and- a-half from here, trying to take advantage of the coalition air strikes and military action which they ar
the u.s. is making it increasingly clear that having been in the lead of the libyan mission, it wants to step back now. the latest reports from the rebel-held town talk of pro gaddafi snipers filing at the hospital. -- firing at the hospital. >> please, please bomb his forces until they stop. i have to be impartial because i am a medical person, but five, six consecutive days that have been killing with tanks and artillery, bombing us. please stop him. >> other residents say they...
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the u.s. open in 2002. he won the final against agassi. they were back together there. >> is this for charity or money? >> charity, interesting i think it is just for charity. exhibition match. the fans loved it. >> thank you. you are watching bbc world news. still to come jane russell a hollywood star has died. >> more than 5,000 people have been left homeless by the landslide that swept through the boliv bolivian capital. the president has promised new housing. >> two days since the landslide that swept away the area and still the weaken ed properties that remain are collapsing. in this part of lapaz infrastructure has been totally destroyed. the roads now lead nowhere and everywhere people have lost almost everything. juanita has lived here for years with her family making ends meet by selling rice and cookies from a small kiosk. like everything else, that is now in ruins. >> the entire area has disappeared. so many people have only the shirts on their back. i had a small business. it was m
the u.s. open in 2002. he won the final against agassi. they were back together there. >> is this for charity or money? >> charity, interesting i think it is just for charity. exhibition match. the fans loved it. >> thank you. you are watching bbc world news. still to come jane russell a hollywood star has died. >> more than 5,000 people have been left homeless by the landslide that swept through the boliv bolivian capital. the president has promised new housing....
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but the u.s. administration is taking up more cautious -- what the u.s. administration is taking a more cautious approach to yemen. they are protecting their relationship with the president's son and his nephews because they have been carrying out and the dust terrorism missions -- carrying out anti- terrorism missions. >> these were troops loyal to the president. he is appealing for unity, warning of civil war. and center of town, troops that oppose them are holding the defense ministry and the central bank. a colonel in the rebel forces said he was opposing what he called a criminal regime. the commander is a major general, holding fire wall pressure is put on the president to step down bbc news. >> radiation is still leaking from japan fell fukushima daiichi nuclear plant. well-designed, nine dozen people are known to happen killed by the earthquake and tsunami. this town lies just 16 miles away from fukushima. many of the residents have left. some may never return. >> one week ago, the streets were busy with traffic. now the lights change, but there a
but the u.s. administration is taking up more cautious -- what the u.s. administration is taking a more cautious approach to yemen. they are protecting their relationship with the president's son and his nephews because they have been carrying out and the dust terrorism missions -- carrying out anti- terrorism missions. >> these were troops loyal to the president. he is appealing for unity, warning of civil war. and center of town, troops that oppose them are holding the defense ministry...
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now to the nfl. >> last month we had the largest audience in u.s. tv audience watching the super bowl in dallas. but it's a very different story now because we have a potential labor dispute that could disrupt the new season that starts in september. they have agreed to extend their discussions for a full 24 hours over how to divide the revenues. even president obama said at a time when people are struggling to put food on the table, an organization with $9 billion in extra revenue should be able to figure itself out. >> come up. taking the slow road, spain has plans to attack their debt. >> the restoration of one of russia's most recognized building, the finishing touch is being put on to the theater and they are using a medieval recipe to bring the building back to its former glory. >> from the outside, all is calm here. but inside, special skills and decorators are working around the clock to get this restoration project closer to completion. far more than a fresh coat of paint has been needed here. a medieval concoction has been used to revive t
now to the nfl. >> last month we had the largest audience in u.s. tv audience watching the super bowl in dallas. but it's a very different story now because we have a potential labor dispute that could disrupt the new season that starts in september. they have agreed to extend their discussions for a full 24 hours over how to divide the revenues. even president obama said at a time when people are struggling to put food on the table, an organization with $9 billion in extra revenue should...
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the government spokesperson was educated in the u.s. and has a dim view of panicking foreigners. >> is there anything you're not telling us? >> i am telling you all the things i know. i try to explain, especially to those living overseas or to non- japanese speakers, to provide as much information as possible. come a pointst when you will tell people to leave the city. when does that point come? >> to leave the city? >> you must have a benchmark, a line. when radiation reaches that level, it is time to go. what is that line? >> that is something we do not expect to happen in tokyo. >> there must be a concern about the fukushima power plant or they would not have build generators to cool the reactors. >> we are not so sensitive about the possible impact of radiation. when you are visiting tokyo, you do not see people panicking. this is the reality that most japanese people are going through. >> here in the government district, they're beginning to feel the heat. all reasons to worry, but so far in this crisis, the japanese people carry o
the government spokesperson was educated in the u.s. and has a dim view of panicking foreigners. >> is there anything you're not telling us? >> i am telling you all the things i know. i try to explain, especially to those living overseas or to non- japanese speakers, to provide as much information as possible. come a pointst when you will tell people to leave the city. when does that point come? >> to leave the city? >> you must have a benchmark, a line. when radiation...
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but the u.s. commander, the overall commander of the no-fly zone mission based in germany has made it clear that it is part of his priority to expend the no-fly zone to establish a greater area of control if you like extending out as far as tripoli. >> nick, the issue of who has contr control, it kind of seems like almost sort of a pedantic bureaucratic question but it is becoming important whether it is u.s. led ornate toe or another. >> i think there are two key elements to that. one is the operational side of things. it is crucially important that there is a clear-cut command and control, not only in terms of who is in charge but the capability of whatever headquarters there is going to be. because this is going to be, particularly if it goes on for a period of time, a very complicated operation. we have been hearing about the issues of rules of engagement if you like, the authority involved. it is going to be a very complicated situation still on the ground in terms of what are or are not legi
but the u.s. commander, the overall commander of the no-fly zone mission based in germany has made it clear that it is part of his priority to expend the no-fly zone to establish a greater area of control if you like extending out as far as tripoli. >> nick, the issue of who has contr control, it kind of seems like almost sort of a pedantic bureaucratic question but it is becoming important whether it is u.s. led ornate toe or another. >> i think there are two key elements to that....
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. >> the worried look on the face of the u.s. ambassador said it all. by u.n. standards this was real -- with powers like russia and china having to be forced -- convinced not to go against it. >> the central purpose of this resolution is clear. to end the violence. to protect civilans and to allow the libyan people to determine their own future free from the gaddafi regime. >> but it was far from nams. five countries on stained. >> the likelihood of large scale loss of life should not be underestimated. if the steps proposed turn out to be ineffective, we see the danger of being drawn into a protective military conflict that would affect the wider region. >> in the capital there were hopes this might turn the tide against colonel gaddafi's forces. but in tripoli the mood was tough and determined with no doubt the decision had raised the stakes. >> the army and libyan volunteers liberated five cities from them. have we seen a single libyan casualty? even the people just surrender. >> a few weeks ago, many had written off colonel gaddafi. now it seems he's shori
. >> the worried look on the face of the u.s. ambassador said it all. by u.n. standards this was real -- with powers like russia and china having to be forced -- convinced not to go against it. >> the central purpose of this resolution is clear. to end the violence. to protect civilans and to allow the libyan people to determine their own future free from the gaddafi regime. >> but it was far from nams. five countries on stained. >> the likelihood of large scale loss of...
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the u.s. supreme court is hearing evidence from one of the largest 60's -- sex discrimination lawsuits in america. women are claiming women -- women who work for walmart claimed they were held back because of their gender. the lawsuit includes more than 1.5 million women. the u.s. department of education finds virginia tech $55,000 for waiting too long to notify students when the massacre was taken place -- was taking place in 2007. the amount imposed was the maximum allowed by law. in japan, 2.5 weeks after disaster, the president said the country is on max on alert over the crippled fukushima nuclear plant. they try to prevent radioactive water from leaking into the sea. the u.s. and u.k. are starting to detect very low levels of radioactive iodine in the air. our science correspondent has the story. this does contain flash photography. >> this is the front line of japan's nuclear crisis. teams of workers braving me fukushima -- the fukushima power station. some areas are too contaminated to
the u.s. supreme court is hearing evidence from one of the largest 60's -- sex discrimination lawsuits in america. women are claiming women -- women who work for walmart claimed they were held back because of their gender. the lawsuit includes more than 1.5 million women. the u.s. department of education finds virginia tech $55,000 for waiting too long to notify students when the massacre was taken place -- was taking place in 2007. the amount imposed was the maximum allowed by law. in japan,...
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u.s. soldier accused of passing along confidential information to wikileaks. hello. libyan air force jets have launched fresh attacks in the north of the country. a spokesman for anti-government forces say the planes bombed the airports as well as rebel forces. the oil town has been a focus of the fighting. rebels fending off on air and land attack on wednesday. meanwhile tens of thousands of people are still trying to get out of the area. many on the border of tunisia. >> many on the outskirts of the town. anti-aircraft guns are their defense against gaddafi's forces. the rebels work through the night to consolidate their defenses. they say they are determined to hold their grounds that home to a military arms place that's already been targeted. >> i cannot call him colonel anymore after these days. he is now gaddafi the destroyer. this man says with god's help we will defeat our friend muammar gaddafi. along the coast the hospital, the town that was a scene of fierce fighting on wednesda
u.s. soldier accused of passing along confidential information to wikileaks. hello. libyan air force jets have launched fresh attacks in the north of the country. a spokesman for anti-government forces say the planes bombed the airports as well as rebel forces. the oil town has been a focus of the fighting. rebels fending off on air and land attack on wednesday. meanwhile tens of thousands of people are still trying to get out of the area. many on the border of tunisia. >> many on the...
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the big weight on the u.s. economy. we've been told until the u.s. housing market stabilizes, the u.s. economy doesn't stabilize. and it is linked with the problems in the united states. but we're expecting unfortunately, the index that comes out on the u.s. housing market in terms of prices are expecting to show a big slump. we're already seeing nine-year loews. 4 million homes have been repossessed. and that leaves a lot of etchty properties on the market and that doesn't help in bringing prices up. that report comes out later on this an. and last year we also have to say there was a benefit from the u.s. tech government incentives on house purchases, house prices. but that no longer exists. so unfortunately we're not expecting to see good news on that market. >> and bad news, anybody whose put money in the nuclear power in the last weeks, it has caused some deprefment >> but tepco. the company behind the problems with the reactor at fukushima. the fourth largest power company in the world. we've been talking about this company for the last few wee
the big weight on the u.s. economy. we've been told until the u.s. housing market stabilizes, the u.s. economy doesn't stabilize. and it is linked with the problems in the united states. but we're expecting unfortunately, the index that comes out on the u.s. housing market in terms of prices are expecting to show a big slump. we're already seeing nine-year loews. 4 million homes have been repossessed. and that leaves a lot of etchty properties on the market and that doesn't help in bringing...
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they are happy the four power plants closest to the earthquake have been shut down according to the u.s. atomic watchdog. i think the japanese prime minister may have mentioned five. but these kinds of plants go on automatic shutdown when they get any hint of size mick activity. and the iaea is happy that four nuclear power plants have safely shut down. now, we were talking about the ripples of that tsunami and where else warnings are in place. the people of australia, no strangers to earthquakes. a magnitude 6.3 earthquake killing people in the christchurch area of new zealand and also being familiar with the type of activity. we can go to greg, who joins me from auckland. forgive me for some confusing there, greg, but just tell us about what we're expecting where you are and what kind of warnings and things you're hearing about. >> here in new zealand, civil defense have been working exhaustively over the past few weeks following the earthquake of christ church. now comes news of a tsunami threat. after the events in tokyo and japan there's official word that a tsunami marine warning
they are happy the four power plants closest to the earthquake have been shut down according to the u.s. atomic watchdog. i think the japanese prime minister may have mentioned five. but these kinds of plants go on automatic shutdown when they get any hint of size mick activity. and the iaea is happy that four nuclear power plants have safely shut down. now, we were talking about the ripples of that tsunami and where else warnings are in place. the people of australia, no strangers to...
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the u.s. have taken the lead so far but they have yet agreed on the international council having the lead. >> in the rebel strong hold of benghazi we were said though the coalition was welcome, there was concern about the questions in misrata. >> more than 300 coalition sorties by air -- aircraft. 160 tomahawk missiles fired so far, probably getting on towards the 00, so it's a big coalition effort and no doubt the gratitude is here but people are worried about the situation in misrata, the last rebel strong hold and we're hearing gaddafi forces have been bomb barding although the libyan foreign ministers denied it saying there's just limited skirmishing and fighting going on in that city, but all the reports from the residents are saying it's a desperate situation running out of medical supplies and the hospitals overflowing with casualties and people drinking rainwater. so i think that will be the concern in the coming days. >> in the days you had people chanting "thank you cameron." are the
the u.s. have taken the lead so far but they have yet agreed on the international council having the lead. >> in the rebel strong hold of benghazi we were said though the coalition was welcome, there was concern about the questions in misrata. >> more than 300 coalition sorties by air -- aircraft. 160 tomahawk missiles fired so far, probably getting on towards the 00, so it's a big coalition effort and no doubt the gratitude is here but people are worried about the situation in...
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the u.s.çó becomes the latest country urging its citizens to leave, others stock up on supplies. the crackdown on anti-government protests continues. tanks and troopsÑiñr loyal forc backÑi after meeting fierce ran also in this program, italy with a celebration as the nation marks a milestone anniversary. >> ewanification is still a work in progress. this is a nation still coming to terms with its own identity. >> hello. seven days into the disaster, japanese authorities are still battling to bring stability to the fukushima daiichi power plant. initially prevented from getting to the area,Ñi operator are now dumping water to help cool the reactor. >> welcome to tokyo. night is falling. the japanese authorities have spent another day trying to battle the fires at the fukushima power plant.Ñi the situation there overshadowing very much the humanitarian crisis from the terrible quick quake and tsunami that has now killed some 4,500, someñr 8,000 still missing.Ñi itñr seems the number ki
the u.s.çó becomes the latest country urging its citizens to leave, others stock up on supplies. the crackdown on anti-government protests continues. tanks and troopsÑiñr loyal forc backÑi after meeting fierce ran also in this program, italy with a celebration as the nation marks a milestone anniversary. >> ewanification is still a work in progress. this is a nation still coming to terms with its own identity. >> hello. seven days into the disaster, japanese authorities are...
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trying to move all military operations from the u.s.-led campaign. here's the story. >> slowly but surely, this is being turned into a nato operation. command of the military strikes against libyan forces remains in the hands of the u.s., for now. but perhaps not for long. from the start, the u.k. and france have led this occupation, along with the u.s., but the americans are keen to hand over control as soon as possible. today, britain says they are making progress on that. >> nato has taken a command and control of the no-fly zone, in addition to the arms embargo it was already enforcing. the alliance is also planning for command of a wider operation to protect the civilian population. >> after weeks of disagreement amongst european nations over what precisely to do about libya, there now appears to be a unity of purpose. that is also the impression you get up the road at nato headquarters, where diplomats are expecting, despite the details that still need to be hammered out, that in the coming days the organization will take over full control of t
trying to move all military operations from the u.s.-led campaign. here's the story. >> slowly but surely, this is being turned into a nato operation. command of the military strikes against libyan forces remains in the hands of the u.s., for now. but perhaps not for long. from the start, the u.k. and france have led this occupation, along with the u.s., but the americans are keen to hand over control as soon as possible. today, britain says they are making progress on that. >> nato...
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u.s. coalition insists he is not a target. last night president obama spoke to david cameron and french president nicolas sarkozy to try to hammer out the details of the new structure. a fifth day patrolling the no-fly zone, america made it clear they want to hand things over to ideally nato. but so far the only agreement is that the alliance will play a key role in the campaign. >> well, here on the ground in eastern libya, there seems to be a kind of military stalemate at the moment. the rebels who have been hoping to take advantage of that militarily are not pushing on very far to the west of here in benghazi, which is a city a kind of gateway to the west they need capture in order to progress toward the gaddafi strong hold and ultimately to tripoli. they says that -- they say that is their dream. the rebels are a pretty rag tag, ramshackled group. they don't have very much internal discipline. we've seen them arguing on the front line about what to do next. let's talk to john, who is a
u.s. coalition insists he is not a target. last night president obama spoke to david cameron and french president nicolas sarkozy to try to hammer out the details of the new structure. a fifth day patrolling the no-fly zone, america made it clear they want to hand things over to ideally nato. but so far the only agreement is that the alliance will play a key role in the campaign. >> well, here on the ground in eastern libya, there seems to be a kind of military stalemate at the moment....
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also in this program -- the u.s. defense secretary, robert gates, makes an unscheduled vs@t to afghanistan amid renewed tension of civilian casualties. and daily life with india's maoist rebels, rare access to the group described as the country's biggest security threat. >> it's been confirmed the central libyan town of bin jawad has been retain by troops loyal to colonel qaddafi after heavy fighting between rebels and pro-government forces. the rebels are facing increasingly serious resistance as they move westward from their stronghold. opposition fighters who've been attacking bin jawad pulled back on sunday. we nowç hear reports residents have been fleeing. >> the ebb and flow of these battles in eastern libya suggest a country that's edging closer to civil war. the rebels have pushed westward over the past week, but are likely armed and are meeting stiffer resistance now from pro-qaddafi government forces. >> we got thrown by bombs and by snipers from the side roads that we can see. i didn't even use my guard.
also in this program -- the u.s. defense secretary, robert gates, makes an unscheduled vs@t to afghanistan amid renewed tension of civilian casualties. and daily life with india's maoist rebels, rare access to the group described as the country's biggest security threat. >> it's been confirmed the central libyan town of bin jawad has been retain by troops loyal to colonel qaddafi after heavy fighting between rebels and pro-government forces. the rebels are facing increasingly serious...
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but still, it is the u.s., the u.k. and france who remain in control of the military action to protect civilians in libya. in brussels, though, nato officials are trying to work out whether the organization might take full control of the entire operation. >> at this moment there will still be a coalition operation and a nato operation. but we are considering whether nato should take on that broader responsibility in acorns with the u.n. security council resolution, but that decision has not been made yet. >> down the road in the european council, leaders were also discussing libya. nicolas sarkozy said nato should take charge of the military side but added he want do so political control to remain in the hands of a coalition of nations. there are still concerns in some courses about a western military alliance leading an operation against a mul state. that's why this is taking a while to nut together and why wrangling is happening. >> and stay with us for our coverage from yemen and syria. ahead of friday prayers where
but still, it is the u.s., the u.k. and france who remain in control of the military action to protect civilians in libya. in brussels, though, nato officials are trying to work out whether the organization might take full control of the entire operation. >> at this moment there will still be a coalition operation and a nato operation. but we are considering whether nato should take on that broader responsibility in acorns with the u.n. security council resolution, but that decision has...
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he says he still believes in trying terror suspects in the u.s. court. he says he will close guantanamo bay eventually. and enthusiasm for carnival has not been dampened in rio de janeiro. some have made a simplified versions of their floats in the costumes. >> there are three samba schools in rio de janeiro affected by a fire. from what we see here, it is ready for the parade. they had to review many of the floods destroyed in the fire along with costumes. maybe their costumes will not be as glamorous as the others, but still a very beautiful party all the same. there are 12 schools here. this is a night in a rio de janeiro. this area is where the party begins for the people that will take part in the parade. everybody is getting ready, rehearsing the choreography, putting on their costumes for the parade in front of thousands of people. it is a very beautiful party. it is the biggest party in this country. many people say carnival will be less competitive and much of the true spirit of the party that has become more commercial over the years. -- bbc ne
he says he still believes in trying terror suspects in the u.s. court. he says he will close guantanamo bay eventually. and enthusiasm for carnival has not been dampened in rio de janeiro. some have made a simplified versions of their floats in the costumes. >> there are three samba schools in rio de janeiro affected by a fire. from what we see here, it is ready for the parade. they had to review many of the floods destroyed in the fire along with costumes. maybe their costumes will not...
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ben bernanke the u.s. fed chairman on capitol hill yesterday saying a sustained jump in these oil prices will certainly lift inflation. slow growth. that's the problem. inflation is already a problem for central banks around the world. higher oil prices will only make it worse. higher oil prices really weren't a consideration. now they've got to be a consideration. so it is a bit worrying. >> given what's going on in africa. notably remembered a year ago virgin hedged against the rise so their passengers wouldn't have to pay more money but it's getting to the airlines. >> at the moment kerosene jet fuel, the airlines are paying $113 a barrel for airlines, fuel cost represents 30% of total costs. i asked the international transport association and they have just released a downgrade in their profits. it's down to $8.6 billion, nearly half of what the airlines estimated they made in 2010. and we're really starting to see inevitable we're going to start seeing the sur charges. they have all fallen to the 3% t
ben bernanke the u.s. fed chairman on capitol hill yesterday saying a sustained jump in these oil prices will certainly lift inflation. slow growth. that's the problem. inflation is already a problem for central banks around the world. higher oil prices will only make it worse. higher oil prices really weren't a consideration. now they've got to be a consideration. so it is a bit worrying. >> given what's going on in africa. notably remembered a year ago virgin hedged against the rise so...
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but the u.s. said it had moved away from the area after one of its aircraft carriers detected low-level radiation 160 kilometers off shore. tens of thousands of people have been evacuated from the area. let's go to my correspondent who is in japan in the sendai area with all the very latest. >> hello to you. you join me on the outskirts of sendai city. this main wall behind me is where the wall of tsunami, sea water, washed up about a half a mile from the harbor down in the distance up to this point here. throughout the day, this whole area which had been littered with cars, debris that had been tossed around by that tsunami water. the authorities have been busy trying to clear this area trying to get things moving again along this highway into sendai city. you mentioned the nuclear plants the -- and the people here are very, very concerned about that. people wanting iodine tablets to counter the possibility of radiation in the air. every few seconds the ground beneath your feet starts to shift an
but the u.s. said it had moved away from the area after one of its aircraft carriers detected low-level radiation 160 kilometers off shore. tens of thousands of people have been evacuated from the area. let's go to my correspondent who is in japan in the sendai area with all the very latest. >> hello to you. you join me on the outskirts of sendai city. this main wall behind me is where the wall of tsunami, sea water, washed up about a half a mile from the harbor down in the distance up to...
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he remains the only u.s. president, former or setting, to had visited since the 1959 communist revolution. it is being described as private, but it is thinking they will discuss the case of discussing illegal internet access to cubans. the head of the football world governing body, fifa, thinks that brazil will not be ready to host the world cup in time. preparations need to be speeded up. brazilian officials were acting as if it was the day after tomorrow. it was, as he put it, already tomorrow. every year, 1 million women worldwide get breast cancer. metal experts say tonight they could reduce that number if the women with particularly high risk of contracting the disease were given cancer drugs before they even develop it. giving medicine as a preventative measure could reduce the chance of getting breast cancer in the first place. our medical correspondent has the details. >> these are breast cancer cells magnified. one in the eight women in britain will develop the disease and it kills 12,000 people ever
he remains the only u.s. president, former or setting, to had visited since the 1959 communist revolution. it is being described as private, but it is thinking they will discuss the case of discussing illegal internet access to cubans. the head of the football world governing body, fifa, thinks that brazil will not be ready to host the world cup in time. preparations need to be speeded up. brazilian officials were acting as if it was the day after tomorrow. it was, as he put it, already...
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the exact u.s. role remained unclear, but the president made clear it would not include ground troops. several american warships were already in the area, including an amphibious assault ship, plus 400 u.s. marines and dozens of helicopters. >> brown: images coming out of libya today illustrated the conflicting claims of what was going on inside the country. jonathan miller of independent television news reports from tripoli. >> reporter: benghazi's wild celebrations, fireworks, flares, the old tricolor flag, gunfire, cheering and chanting went on all night and into the new day. it's not deliverance, but for the besieged city, international protection is the next best thing. 3:00 p.m. local time, and in tripoli, a grim-faced musa kusa, former head of intelligence turned foreign minister, made a terse statement. >> ( translated ): therefore, libya has decided an immediate cease-fire... >> reporter: he called for dialogue. the resolution, he said, was a violation of libyan sovereignty, and said it was
the exact u.s. role remained unclear, but the president made clear it would not include ground troops. several american warships were already in the area, including an amphibious assault ship, plus 400 u.s. marines and dozens of helicopters. >> brown: images coming out of libya today illustrated the conflicting claims of what was going on inside the country. jonathan miller of independent television news reports from tripoli. >> reporter: benghazi's wild celebrations, fireworks,...
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with the u.s. saying whether it was going to have this hijacked or not, whether it's hijacked or not, one thing that is, i think, irreversible is that there is going to be a free press in all these countries. that is irreversible. and that... whatever the government says, that free press is going to demand a better implementation of agreement between israel and the arab countries. i understand that israel is buying egyptian guards cheaper than the egyptian consumer and 40% cheaper than the jordanians. i don't think the egyptians would like to... >> rose: well, there have also been stories that people in gaza were paying a lot more for things that came from israel than the people of israel were paying for them. >> well, that's inside israel, inside the occupation. but the egyptians are going to say how come we sell our goods to a neighbor-- no matter how friendly they are-- than to another neighbor, jordan, or to ourselves. that's very difficult to justify. >> would you speculate that it's more like
with the u.s. saying whether it was going to have this hijacked or not, whether it's hijacked or not, one thing that is, i think, irreversible is that there is going to be a free press in all these countries. that is irreversible. and that... whatever the government says, that free press is going to demand a better implementation of agreement between israel and the arab countries. i understand that israel is buying egyptian guards cheaper than the egyptian consumer and 40% cheaper than the...
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he didn't make the mistake that the u.s. made in iraq. he didn't dismantle the military completely. >> rose: he dismantled the leadership. >> and brought in a new cadre of officers. and then he did something else. gradually he built a parallel military called the islamic revolutionary guard corps, the i.r.g.c. and with every passing year he strengthened them to the dret remit of the military. so we now have two military, one that is significant. >> so tell me your picture of iran today. i mean khamenei is the supreme leader. >> khamenei is the supreme leader. i think his space of power is essentially the i.r.g.c., the revolutionary guards. >> rose: and they're more loyal to him than they are to ahmadinejad or anyone else? >> they are more loyal to themselves, i think, right now because... >> rose: they're the power center. >> they're the power center. they've become an economic juggernaut. >> rose: they own things. >> they own about half the country. literally about half of the economy. >> rose: so therefore, it is argued, that sanctions
he didn't make the mistake that the u.s. made in iraq. he didn't dismantle the military completely. >> rose: he dismantled the leadership. >> and brought in a new cadre of officers. and then he did something else. gradually he built a parallel military called the islamic revolutionary guard corps, the i.r.g.c. and with every passing year he strengthened them to the dret remit of the military. so we now have two military, one that is significant. >> so tell me your picture of...
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were he in a situation where the u.s. was trying to extradite him, they would be facing a death penalty case. these lawyers will probably argue that even though they are not seeking the death penalty, capital punishment is clearly an issue in this case. >> have they said anything yet? >> they have asked for his mental health to be assessed to see if it will proceed to a full trial. >> and the united states supreme court is in favor of a church anti-gay protests. the right to free speech -- and the church believes such deaths are god's punishment for homosexuality. >> hello and welcome. >> see the news unfold, get the top stories from around the globe and click-to-play video reports. go to bbc.com/news to experience the in-depth, expert reporting of "bbc world news" online. >> funding was made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. >> union bank has put its global financial strength to work for
were he in a situation where the u.s. was trying to extradite him, they would be facing a death penalty case. these lawyers will probably argue that even though they are not seeking the death penalty, capital punishment is clearly an issue in this case. >> have they said anything yet? >> they have asked for his mental health to be assessed to see if it will proceed to a full trial. >> and the united states supreme court is in favor of a church anti-gay protests. the right to...
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the tunisian government was represented by a u.s.-based p.r. company. >> we decided we cannot work for a country that was shooting its citizens from rooftops. based on principle, we decided to drop them as a client. >> if the country takes on a foreign government, it has to register that with the justice department. in the u.k., there is no such legislation. it makes london and attractive base. those in the industry are pushing hard to keep britain exactly as they are. there are others that fear that it is serious about regulating itself. the government will step in and do it for them. >> as promised, we have that report from our world affairs correspondent that looks at how libyans are venting through art. >> this becomes the new art gallery of the revolution. there is only one subjects, that is colonel qadaffi. he is a thief, there someone is ordering mercenaries. puppets, dolls, and lots of people finding this interesting. what's your name? >> willy. >> which of these do you like? >> this one. the end of all killers. >> the end of all dictat
the tunisian government was represented by a u.s.-based p.r. company. >> we decided we cannot work for a country that was shooting its citizens from rooftops. based on principle, we decided to drop them as a client. >> if the country takes on a foreign government, it has to register that with the justice department. in the u.k., there is no such legislation. it makes london and attractive base. those in the industry are pushing hard to keep britain exactly as they are. there are...
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the u.s. jets returning to their base. the decision to use air power against colonel gaddafi's libya was taken very quickly, so quickly that they're still sorting out the politics behind it. that was one reason for the london conference. assembling ministers and diplomats from around 40 countries the u.n., nato, arab league, the islamic conference, and the african union to back the u.n. resolutions. though their enthusiasm for military action varies. the u.n. mandate to use force to protect civilians also means taking sides in the civil war. >> we made the right choice. that was to draw a line in the desert sand to halt the murderous advance of gaddafi's forces. >> no one has yet explained when or how that commitment ends. the conference also started the process of offering more political status, more legitimacy to the libyan national council. the closer the rebels have to a political leadership, would like more help on the ground, too. >> the americans said that they would consider arming the
the u.s. jets returning to their base. the decision to use air power against colonel gaddafi's libya was taken very quickly, so quickly that they're still sorting out the politics behind it. that was one reason for the london conference. assembling ministers and diplomats from around 40 countries the u.n., nato, arab league, the islamic conference, and the african union to back the u.n. resolutions. though their enthusiasm for military action varies. the u.n. mandate to use force to protect...
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neither is the u.s. defense secretary. >> the u.n. security council resolution provides no authorization for the use of armed force. there is no unanimity among nato for the use of armed force. >> refugees are crossing the border from libya to tunisia. >> let's turn to the thousands of people fleeing the unrest in libya. the situation at the border has reached quite -- there is struggling to cope with the influx of people. our correspondent is at the point between the two countries. >> we want to leave, they shout. these people are stranded in no- man's land, out of libya, but not yet safely into tunisia. this border crossing point has been overwhelmed by a tide of humanity. more than 70,000 people so far and counting. the boston majority of both migrant workers from countries like egypt -- the majority of my co-workers from countries like egypt. -- migrant workers from countries like egypt. many are exhausted and sick. they had been traveling for days to get here. >> there has to be a massive effort, not just by one country, but an i
neither is the u.s. defense secretary. >> the u.n. security council resolution provides no authorization for the use of armed force. there is no unanimity among nato for the use of armed force. >> refugees are crossing the border from libya to tunisia. >> let's turn to the thousands of people fleeing the unrest in libya. the situation at the border has reached quite -- there is struggling to cope with the influx of people. our correspondent is at the point between the two...
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druggist -- drug gangs account for almost all of the cocaine in the u.s.. american officials the been highly critical of mexico's efforts to stop the trade. a secret state department cable complained of widespread corruption and a siege mentality within mexican law-enforcement agencies. a warrant prosecution rates -- it warned that prosecution rate for a dismal. many other tables enraged the mexican leader. today, he and -- many other cables and raged -- enraged the mexican leader. today, he and president obama were trying to look like friends again. last month, the fatal shooting of an immigration agent in northern mexico made things much harder. the obama administration is considering forming the many other americans working to stem illegal -- considering f arming the many other americans working there to stem illegal immigration. >> they cannot carry weapons or undertake operational tasks. >> what about the u.s. doing more to curb the gun trade on its side of the border, the mexicans say? at least have the weapons they see originated in the united states
druggist -- drug gangs account for almost all of the cocaine in the u.s.. american officials the been highly critical of mexico's efforts to stop the trade. a secret state department cable complained of widespread corruption and a siege mentality within mexican law-enforcement agencies. a warrant prosecution rates -- it warned that prosecution rate for a dismal. many other tables enraged the mexican leader. today, he and -- many other cables and raged -- enraged the mexican leader. today, he...
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u.s. fact-finding mission, even a chance for a free press. for his hard-core supporters, it was a family day out, and it did not matter what he said. the libyans to do not like things the way they are, who do not want civil war, might listen and wonder whether the risks of taking on the regime are worth it. the colonel's leadership style is eccentric, but he is hitting back hard and slowing the rebellion against his rule. that was something they could not do in egypt or tunisia. jeremy bowen, bbc news, tripoli. >> an international effort has begun to repatriate tens of thousands of foreigners, most of them egyptian, who have been massing on libya's border with tunisia. britain and france have sent several of their plans. the largest british warship is heading for libyan coastal waters. they have rescued 85,000 in the past week. we have this report from the border. >> the struggle for liberation in the arab world has led to this. men fighting for a seat on a bus, desperate to escape from li
u.s. fact-finding mission, even a chance for a free press. for his hard-core supporters, it was a family day out, and it did not matter what he said. the libyans to do not like things the way they are, who do not want civil war, might listen and wonder whether the risks of taking on the regime are worth it. the colonel's leadership style is eccentric, but he is hitting back hard and slowing the rebellion against his rule. that was something they could not do in egypt or tunisia. jeremy bowen,...
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the u.s. military should arm the rebel forces. there is a lot of concern about who the rebels really are and whether the decision could come back to bite in that respect for the united states. there is a lot of concern, really, about whether arming the rebels would be the right decision. >> we heard the foreign office here in the u.k. confirming the libyan foreign minister arrived in london defecting from the libyan regime there. any comment from the white house? >> strangely the white house has been really quiet on this issue so far. given the fact that it is potentially a propaganda for forces, it is surprising. no comment from the white house. going back to the issue of whether or not the united states will arm rebel forces. they say they are not ruling it out or not ruling it in. the balm administration is fairly tight-lipped on this option of whether they should arm the rebel forces. it is worth pointing out the directive does not necessarily mean that the arming has already taken place.
the u.s. military should arm the rebel forces. there is a lot of concern about who the rebels really are and whether the decision could come back to bite in that respect for the united states. there is a lot of concern, really, about whether arming the rebels would be the right decision. >> we heard the foreign office here in the u.k. confirming the libyan foreign minister arrived in london defecting from the libyan regime there. any comment from the white house? >> strangely the...
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but i do not think it follows that the u.s. navy should have to be the second-largest air force in the world. unless you think the navy is going to fight the air force. >> rose: no, come on. the planes that are attacking in libya are coming offover an aircraft carrier. >> right and you know what? the planes attacking libya... i was disappointed in that. i thought we were going to send out missile. france is 100 miles from libya. >> rose: why did you think we were going to send out missile? what made you they? >> that was the initial... >> rose: they never said that. the resolution simply said, you know, use whatever military needs... >> the u.n. resolution. i was talking about what the american share would be. i guess i was too optimistic. here's the deal. why is this america's major responsibility? why isn't it italy's and france's and germanys? we are in afghanistan virtually alone. >> rose: you know why? first of all they would say... this is what they would say in answer to your question. they would say two things. number o
but i do not think it follows that the u.s. navy should have to be the second-largest air force in the world. unless you think the navy is going to fight the air force. >> rose: no, come on. the planes that are attacking in libya are coming offover an aircraft carrier. >> right and you know what? the planes attacking libya... i was disappointed in that. i thought we were going to send out missile. france is 100 miles from libya. >> rose: why did you think we were going to send...
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if the u.s., britain, france, and tunisia are providing planes. in the u.k., the opposition labour party has won a parliamentary election. labor took 61% for the vote. >> it has been a good night for the labor party. he has been replaced by a another carry it he is a mannesmann 30's, an officer in the british army. anhe is a man in his 30's, officer in the british army. a good night for labor, but it was to be expected. anything less would have been embarrassing for the new leader. a very bad night for the liberal democrats. they are one in two parties in government in the u.k. and they have slept from second place -- slipped from second place to sixth, barely mustering 1000 votes for their candidate. they will see this result has been the first side of the kind of things they can expect in some parts of the u.k. as the coalition government. >> let's get more on libya it now. hugo chavez has put forth a proposal for mediation. we can talk like about that proposal. what is he proposing? >> he is proposing a negotiated solution to this crisis and li
if the u.s., britain, france, and tunisia are providing planes. in the u.k., the opposition labour party has won a parliamentary election. labor took 61% for the vote. >> it has been a good night for the labor party. he has been replaced by a another carry it he is a mannesmann 30's, an officer in the british army. anhe is a man in his 30's, officer in the british army. a good night for labor, but it was to be expected. anything less would have been embarrassing for the new leader. a very...
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france, britain, in the u.s. have taken the lead so far, but nato has yet to agree whether the alliance should have a leading role in the mission. the meetings for talks have been scheduled for all of the key international players in london next week. ministers will be hoping to have resolved the issue of control by then. bbc news. >> earlier, i spoke to the former u.s. ambassador to the united nations under president bill clinton, and the arab league, the african union, and others that are not fully committed to air strikes, and president obama said the international community is fully behind the action in libya. >> first, you have to remember that the international community did pass this through the union, so there is that international credibility. as this goes on longer than people expect, this is the first time they have done this. it happened very quickly. it is a healthy debate going on. it is not clear it will remain an unanimous block to do it, but i think with the american leadership, you will see it l
france, britain, in the u.s. have taken the lead so far, but nato has yet to agree whether the alliance should have a leading role in the mission. the meetings for talks have been scheduled for all of the key international players in london next week. ministers will be hoping to have resolved the issue of control by then. bbc news. >> earlier, i spoke to the former u.s. ambassador to the united nations under president bill clinton, and the arab league, the african union, and others that...
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the u.s., do you think? >> what changed was the arab league to vote over the weekend. it was clear that there was going to be arab involvement in this move towards airstrikes which has been led by britain and france. america and president obama decided that the conditions were right to adopt a much more muscular approach at the security council this week. this probably would not have happened without america's vigorous support. crucially, of course, we have these five abstentions. 10 votes in favor and five against led by china and russia. interestingly of course, in that group is germany. germany, the biggest country in the european union, has very serious feelings about whether the air strikes are possible or whether they will lead to a potential escalation or a regional conflict. >> any of the ambassador's apart from the germans talk about military actions about strategic air strikes? >> no, what we had is a lot of rhetoric and a lot of show of unity. there is a tension. clearly no one is s
the u.s., do you think? >> what changed was the arab league to vote over the weekend. it was clear that there was going to be arab involvement in this move towards airstrikes which has been led by britain and france. america and president obama decided that the conditions were right to adopt a much more muscular approach at the security council this week. this probably would not have happened without america's vigorous support. crucially, of course, we have these five abstentions. 10...
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the u.s., u.k. and france have set the conditions. after the summit, i think that we will launch the military intervention. >> reports from libya said forces loyal to colonel khadafy continue to attack rebel forces despite the cease-fire. we traveled to the east of the country. we have a report from benghazi. >> what began as a rebellion now sounds more like a war. this area has been attacked from the sea, land and air. it is a graphic illustration of why a no-fly zone is needed. over the last hour or so we have been listening to the sound of what appears to be a pretty brutal battle between the two sides. we can hear the sound of rockets and artillery landing. we believe that the front line has now edged slightly closer to benghazi. it is difficult to know what the tactics of colonel khadafy are, but they seem to be applying as much pressure as they can upon the rebels before the no-fly zone is put into action. >> it is impossible to know how many have died here. we were shown the bodies of t
the u.s., u.k. and france have set the conditions. after the summit, i think that we will launch the military intervention. >> reports from libya said forces loyal to colonel khadafy continue to attack rebel forces despite the cease-fire. we traveled to the east of the country. we have a report from benghazi. >> what began as a rebellion now sounds more like a war. this area has been attacked from the sea, land and air. it is a graphic illustration of why a no-fly zone is needed....
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gaming the system aright he had boeing wells fargo was to tax evaders as well more than one hundred u.s. uncut supporters shut down the bank of america in washington d.c. on saturday so this finally the start of european type activism in america to combat the g.o.p.'s reckless austerity measures for more on this i'm joined a studio by ryan clayton washington d.c. spokesman and co-founder of us uncut and via skype johann hari the contributor to the nation magazine ryan johann welcome both of you thanks for having us really return to the show thanks for being here. i'm curious first. i was going to give you your u.r.l. and there are going to throw it in and suddenly it occurred to me i know it's dot org is it us uncut or is it just on it's us. a larger orgy if you got it it seems like somebody took the dot com and turned it into some kind of right wing something i always had a long time ago that's not a problem we're going to listen ok. let me start with you johann what what does uncut mean more to come from people in britain have been told by conservatives for the past few years ever sin
gaming the system aright he had boeing wells fargo was to tax evaders as well more than one hundred u.s. uncut supporters shut down the bank of america in washington d.c. on saturday so this finally the start of european type activism in america to combat the g.o.p.'s reckless austerity measures for more on this i'm joined a studio by ryan clayton washington d.c. spokesman and co-founder of us uncut and via skype johann hari the contributor to the nation magazine ryan johann welcome both of you...
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there is the issue as to whether the u.s. will arm rebel forces. the white house spokesperson has said that we are not ruling it out or in. the obama administration is fairly tight lid on this choice. this directive that was signed by president obama does not necessarily mean that the army has already taken place -- arming has already taken place. >> the u.n. security council has unanimously ordered sanctions against ivory coast current presidentand his refusal to hand over power. violence in the country has increased with forces making heavy gains. we report from the u.n.. >> trying to free the growing unrest in the ivory coast. workers gather looking for a way out from an unstable country. forces loyal to president ouattara came to the couple while gbagbo insists that he is the winner. the u.n. security council has been criticized for not doing more. they have imposed a travel ban and seized the assets of laurent gbagbo. >> there is the sanctions regime against the rebels and specifically in the one united voice which requires gbagbo to give powe
there is the issue as to whether the u.s. will arm rebel forces. the white house spokesperson has said that we are not ruling it out or in. the obama administration is fairly tight lid on this choice. this directive that was signed by president obama does not necessarily mean that the army has already taken place -- arming has already taken place. >> the u.n. security council has unanimously ordered sanctions against ivory coast current presidentand his refusal to hand over power....
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and the u.s. is saying it does not want to do it alone. most people believe it could do it but there is not the political will despite support in the u.s. for it to go for that. >> president obama spoke about a number of options on the table as did the british prime minister. what other options are they considering, given the fact that today we heard voices from the arab community calling for this no-fly zone? >> there are not that many other options that will really turn the screw on colnel gadhafi. we have heard so much opposition from key people like the u.s. defense secretary talking about loose talk over the idea of a no fly zone, not very keen to do it and plenty others within the military concerned about the possibility that if the u.s. gets involved than it would broaden out into a much bigger operation and the u.s. will be involved militaryy in the meevelt. there is a lot of reluctance, even though there are some voices, senator mccain called for that no fly zone but it is not clear if it will tip the balance to force the administ
and the u.s. is saying it does not want to do it alone. most people believe it could do it but there is not the political will despite support in the u.s. for it to go for that. >> president obama spoke about a number of options on the table as did the british prime minister. what other options are they considering, given the fact that today we heard voices from the arab community calling for this no-fly zone? >> there are not that many other options that will really turn the screw...
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the u.s. ambassador to the u.n. said that he was delusional. >> it was colonel gaddafi's first interview since this crisis started. he agreed to see bbc news and the sunday times. he said that the u.n.sanction resolutions against libyan were illegitima illegitimate. and asked if he would leave the country. [laughter] as if anyone would leave their home land, he said. >> mr. gaddafi, you have been known as the leader, and for years. and plenty of people in this country would say that the biggest obstacle of change for them and libya is you. >> he said that his presence actually instigated change for the people. >> in recent years you have had important western leaders like tony blair coming here. and now there are western leers leaders saying you should go. >> of course it's betrayal, they have no morals, besides if they want me to step down, what do i step down from? i am not a monarch or king. >> but you can step down even if you don't have a formal title. >> it's honor, he said, nothing to do with exercising power
the u.s. ambassador to the u.n. said that he was delusional. >> it was colonel gaddafi's first interview since this crisis started. he agreed to see bbc news and the sunday times. he said that the u.n.sanction resolutions against libyan were illegitima illegitimate. and asked if he would leave the country. [laughter] as if anyone would leave their home land, he said. >> mr. gaddafi, you have been known as the leader, and for years. and plenty of people in this country would say that...
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>> a military judge has sentenced a u.s. soldier to 24 years to prison for his role that led to the murder of three unarmed civilians. he was one of five accused of the killings in kandahar province and a conspiracy to plant weapons on the dead to make it appear they were an enemy combatants. photographs were published of soldiers posing with a severed head. the prime minister jose socrates has resigned. the turmoil is bound to spark another round of speculation on whether a default on that debt could happen next. >> it was a step too far for portugals minority government. another said of sweeping austerity measures designed to reduce the public deficit drastically. and a final appeal from the finance minister. >> they cannot be just any measures. to overcome our problems, it demands a clear and ambitious objectives. we need to reduce the expenditures and reduce public debt. we need reform which will allow more accessibility and create a model which adapts to the global economy and which facilitate growth. deposition said no
>> a military judge has sentenced a u.s. soldier to 24 years to prison for his role that led to the murder of three unarmed civilians. he was one of five accused of the killings in kandahar province and a conspiracy to plant weapons on the dead to make it appear they were an enemy combatants. photographs were published of soldiers posing with a severed head. the prime minister jose socrates has resigned. the turmoil is bound to spark another round of speculation on whether a default on...
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she also went on to talk about the u.s. response to libya being akin to those of other international leaders, in the sense of a travel ban, sanctions, freezing of gaddafi assets, just short of a no-fly zone decision. "americans are actively and seriously considering a no-fly zone. there are questions being asked behind-the-scenes, like who would be responsible for patrolling the no sign -- the no-fly zone, and if there were a case of libyan warplanes, would they be shot down. those are the kind of questions americans are talking about, stopping short of saying openly they are planning military action. we know two american warships have been repositioned around libya in the mediterranean and in the red sea, but the americans say that may be used for humanitarian action. nothing is off the table, is the official line from washington. they are also saying it would be premature to speculate about military action at this stage. >> steve kingston speaking to me earlier. on libyas borders, there is chaos. the un estimates 100,000
she also went on to talk about the u.s. response to libya being akin to those of other international leaders, in the sense of a travel ban, sanctions, freezing of gaddafi assets, just short of a no-fly zone decision. "americans are actively and seriously considering a no-fly zone. there are questions being asked behind-the-scenes, like who would be responsible for patrolling the no sign -- the no-fly zone, and if there were a case of libyan warplanes, would they be shot down. those are the...
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if the u.s. gets involved for the no-fly zone, it will broaden out into a much bigger operation and the u.s. will be involved militarily in the middle east. there is a lot of reluctance even though there are some voices as we heard earlier. senator mccain has come out calling for the no-fly zone but it is not clear the balance will force the administration to go away. you could argue the obama administration has made life harder for itself because it has called for colonel gaddafi to go. it did not do with president mubarak. it has raised expectations it will be prepared to take tougher action. >> japan has issued a tsunami warning after major 7.2 earthquake struck. buildings in tokyo swayed. the quake was centered near the capital. the tsunami warning applies to the pacific coast. predictions of waves up to 50 centimeters. there are no immediate reports of damage or injury. they are currently assessing the situation. we will bring you more on that as soon as we get it. you're watching "bbc news"
if the u.s. gets involved for the no-fly zone, it will broaden out into a much bigger operation and the u.s. will be involved militarily in the middle east. there is a lot of reluctance even though there are some voices as we heard earlier. senator mccain has come out calling for the no-fly zone but it is not clear the balance will force the administration to go away. you could argue the obama administration has made life harder for itself because it has called for colonel gaddafi to go. it did...
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we would likely have to put u.s. troops on the ground to accomplish that mission or risk killing many civilians from the air. the dangers faced by the men and women in uniform would be far greater. so what the costs and our share of the responsibility for what comes next. to be blunt, we went down the road in iraq. thanks to the extraordinary sacrifices, we are hopeful about iraq's future. but regime change took 80 years, thousands of american and iraqi lives, and nearly $1 trillion. >> president obama speaking a few hours ago. they told me a little more about the significance of his speech. >> it really comes down to one key point, the americans and the international community felt that if they had not acted, there would be a massacre in benghazi. the president put that in pretty stark terms. if they had not acted, there would have been a massacre that reverberated across the region and state of the conscience of the world. he kept coming back to that as the reason why the united states got involved in this. he made
we would likely have to put u.s. troops on the ground to accomplish that mission or risk killing many civilians from the air. the dangers faced by the men and women in uniform would be far greater. so what the costs and our share of the responsibility for what comes next. to be blunt, we went down the road in iraq. thanks to the extraordinary sacrifices, we are hopeful about iraq's future. but regime change took 80 years, thousands of american and iraqi lives, and nearly $1 trillion. >>...